Businesses don’t pay taxes, people do. For every tax government levies on a business, entrepreneurs lose the ability to hire additional employees; managers have less money to give their workers; customers pay higher prices for products; and investors see their returns disappear. In short, everyone is made poorer.
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Rep. Hefner: Property taxes, security, and local reforms top priorities for next session
In a recent interview on The Arena with Greg Sindelar, State Rep. Cole Hefner, R-Mount Pleasant, offered a candid look at his East Texas roots, legislative record, and priorities as Texas heads toward its 90th legislative session. Hefner, who represents a deeply conservative district in Northeast Texas, traced his path to public office back to...
May 1, 2026